as in backwards
near, toward, or in the stern of a ship or the tail of an aircraft
if you turn around and look astern, you'll see dolphins following the boat
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astern
Adverb
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Also of note is the Dusk Bar, which sits aft on Deck 10 and is stocked with interesting spirits.—
David Swanson,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2024 -
Open exterior decks forward and aft allow for a steady sea breeze, as the owner—who was last aboard his yacht in the summer of 2021—used to regularly enjoy.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Styling-wise, the rear fender has been tweaked, with the 16-inch wheels now getting a sweet two-tone treatment on CST cruiser tires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Sep. 2025
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In 1958, a much larger rear window gave view to impatient motorists arears, and carried through to the end of production.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Finally, don't use paper towels or cloths that will leave fibers and lint behind on your screen.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The danger for Europe’s competitiveness is that its economy could fall relatively further behind on both AI and energy prices, in the absence of accelerated, simultaneous investment into both sets of infrastructure.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The man then smiled and asked him a question that was so unexpected that the teenager involuntarily took several steps backward.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Annett threw a backwards pass to Dorsett Stecker who threw a 33-yard touchdown to James to give the Sea Kings a 28-21 lead.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Astern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astern. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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